Patrick Leahy actually said...

We support President Obama's nomination of Andrew L. Traver for this position.

Yes, full access to fees is critical to help the USPTO achieve strategic goals and performance objectives.

I want to know what concrete steps you have taken to put these guidelines into practice and give teeth to make sure they are followed.

I'm going to conclude my remarks, though, by saying this budget is not about numbers and statistics; it's about people.